Webelos Resident Camp

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1 Webelos Resident Camp Winnebago Scout Reservation Rockaway, New Jersey 2018 Summer Camp Parent/Leaders Guide Patriots Path Council, BSA 1 Saddle Road Cedar Knolls NJ February 16,

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3 Greetings from the Webelos Resident Camp staff. We look forward to welcoming you to Winnebago Scout Reservation this summer. We are very proud of our camp and happy that you have chosen Webelos Resident Camp. The adult leaders, combined with our outstanding staff, dynamic program, and beautiful outdoor surroundings will offer everyone an awesome experience. The guide is intended to assist you in preparing for fun-filled and exciting days at Webelos Resident Camp. It is important that you take the time to read this guide, and share it with parents and adult leaders. We ask you to bring any costumes, activities, and skits relating to our camp theme. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns prior to camp. We can t wait to see you this summer! Yours in the best of Webelos camping, Curt Haak Curt Haak Camp Director curt.haak@scouting.org x Winnebago Leaders Guide

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5 Table of Contents What s new for 2018?... 7 Planning Your Summer Camp Adventure... 8 Getting Webelos Excited About Camp... 8 Informing Parents About Camp... 8 Camp Leadership... 8 Directions to Camp... 8 Address... 8 Turn by Turn Directions... 8 What to Bring... 9 Recommended Personal Gear... 9 Wear... 9 Bring in duffle bag or backpacks... 9 Toiletries kit... 9 Optional Personal Equipment... 9 Den / Pack Equipment... 9 Equipment Provided By Camp... 9 Do Not Bring... 9 Webelos Resident Camp Program Scouting s Purpose and the Outdoor Program Scout Master and Assistant Scout Master Specific Training Program Philosophy Theme Program Highlights Archery BB Range Sports Handicraft Nature Outdoor Skills At the Lake Swimming Boating Campwide Activities Colors and Retreat Campfire Sample Daily Schedule Webelos Attending Both Sessions Other Information Arrival and Departure Pack Photos Parent / Leader s Meeting Uniforms Buddy System Wristbands Administration Building / Camp Office Health Lodge Winnebago Leaders Guide 5

6 Showers, Bathrooms and Laundry Spending Money Trading Post Dining Hall Special Dietary Needs Tables and Waiters Salad Bar and More Parent/Leader Lounge Visitors Mailing Address Wi-Fi and Cell Phones Emergency Calls Lost and Found Health and Safety Information Guide to Safe Scouting Annual Health and Medical Record Medication Administration (prescription and over-the-counter) Policies Administration Youth Protection Policy Emergency Alerts Leaving Camp Swim Classification Test Footwear Animals Animal Bites/Insect Bites Bears Bats Tick Treatment Camp Policies Patriots Path Council Camping Policies Refund Policy Accountability/Unauthorized Person in Camp Camp Facilities Policies Leave No Trace Pets in Camp Private and Off Limits Areas Prohibited Items Vehicle Policy Parking Woods Tools Use Camp Map Winnebago Leaders Guide

7 What s new for 2018? Our camp theme for 2018 is Superheroes! The camp theme will be featured throughout Winnebago Scout Reservation all summer long. New Handicraft Pavilion and program area Leader Training will be available to adult participants who want to develop and grow as they continue their Scouting careers Winnebago Leaders Guide 7

8 Planning Your Summer Camp Adventure Planning for summer camp should start several months before you plan to arrive at camp. As a parent or leader, it is your responsibility to ensure your Scouts are prepared to set and accomplish their personal goals. Here are a few basic tips to help you ensure this happens. If you are coming to camp as a pack or den, it is a good idea to take a few minutes at a meeting to talk with each Scout about the summer camp agenda and provide guidance on individual preparation. Getting Webelos Excited About Camp This can be accomplished in many ways. Several ideas for promotion include: Take your Scouts to Winnebago Scout Reservation during the year, and let them explore. Discuss the different program areas and historical sites around camp. Hold pack fundraising projects to help Scouts earn part of their own camp fees. Show slides or videos of previous summer camps at pack meetings. While on a pack campout, have a campfire and share songs, stories and skits from previous summer camp experiences. Informing Parents About Camp If you are attending camp as a pack or den, it is a great idea to hold an informational meeting for parents before camp. This meeting can be held in conjunction with a pack/den meeting, or at some other convenient time prior to summer camp. Parents should be informed about all of the details regarding summer camp. Items such as camp rules, forms, equipment, program schedule, and departure and arrival times should all be covered during this meeting. All of the information for a pre-camp meeting can be found in this guide. Camp Leadership Your Webelos can attend camp with their: Pack or den: With unit leadership; or As an individual: With a parent; or As an individual: With Patriots Path Council providing leadership. If you are attending as a pack or den you must have a minimum of two registered adult leaders, or one registered leader and a second adult, for the first eight Webelos and one more adult for every eight additional Webelos. One adult must be at least 21 years of age. If you are attending as an individual, one parent can accompany their own Webelos. If you elect to use Patriots Path Council leadership, we will provide the adults necessary to meet the den/pack leadership requirements. We do not provide one leader for every Webelos. The Webelos Resident Camp program does not include siblings that are not registered Webelos. Directions to Camp Address Winnebago Scout Reservation 102 Timberbrook Road, Rockaway, NJ Turn by Turn Directions Available on our web site Winnebago Leaders Guide

9 What to Bring Recommended Personal Gear Wear Official BSA Uniform - worn to camp and for flag ceremonies and dinners. Swimsuit and towel for the waterfront Bring in duffle bag or backpacks Shorts (2 or 3) T-shirts (3 or 4) Sneakers Extra underwear (4) Extra pair of hard sole sneakers or hiking boots Cap of some kind Jacket/Sweatshirt Extra pairs of socks (4 or 5) Raingear Long pants for evenings or cooler weather Sleeping bag, blanket, pillow Pajamas Webelos Scout handbook Pencil and paper Flashlight with extra batteries Laundry Bag or 2 garbage bags Non-Aerosol insect repellent - aerosol items are not permitted in BSA camps Sunscreen Washcloth and 2nd towel for shower Toiletries kit Soap in container Toothbrush/toothpaste Comb/ brush Shampoo Optional Personal Equipment Watch Shower shoes Sunglasses Spending money for trading post Canteen or water bottle Camera Compass Fishing gear Folding camp chair Mattress/pad for canvas cot Knives for Whittling Chip-please have adult keep knives until they are needed. Everything should be clearly marked with your full name and pack number. Den / Pack Equipment If you are coming as a den or pack, consider bringing the following: American & pack or den flag Pack/den First Aid Kit Water containers & drinking cups Rope and/or twine Lock box for valuables Alarm clock Lanterns (battery operated) Equipment Provided By Camp All equipment needed for tent camping is provided for your use as part of your camp fee. It includes the following items: Tent platforms Two-person tents (9 1/2' x 7 1/2') or lean-tos Canvas cots or lean-to bunks Campsite bulletin board Picnic table Latrine & water supply Campfire area Garden hose, broom, toilet brush Pavilions and/or dining fly Do Not Bring Personal bows, arrows, BB guns, and boats are not permitted in camp Food of any kind is not permitted in the campsites A good rule is: If you don t want it lost, damaged or destroyed, consider leaving it at home Winnebago Leaders Guide 9

10 Webelos Resident Camp Program The Webelos Resident Camp program has been designed to capture the interest of 9 and 10 year old youth. The program goals are to give each Webelos Scout an opportunity to start working on Adventures, to learn more about the world we live in, and to develop a greater appreciation for the outdoors. As far as the Scouts are concerned, the biggest goal of Scouting is to have fun, and through that they will meet the other goals. During your stay at Webelos Resident Camp, you and your Scout can have fun at our BB gun range, archery range, waterfront (swimming, boating and fishing), handicraft lodge, ecology area, sports field, going on hikes and more. You may also work on Webelos and Arrow of Light Adventures such as: Aquanaut Build It Camper Cast Iron Chef Castaway Earth Rocks First Responder Into the Wild Into the Woods Stronger, Faster, Higher Webelos Walkabout We will make every effort to assist the Scouts to complete required elements of the program. At the end of each session, each Webelos will receive a record of the items they have worked on/completed at camp. Please remember that it is the den leader (or parent s) responsibility to sign off on these requirements. The camp staff does not sign the Webelos handbook. Going to camp is probably the greatest experience that your Webelos Scout will have in the normal Scout year. The camp program and the scheduling is the responsibility of the program director and staff. The primary responsibility of every staff member is to see that each Webelos Scout stays safe while having a fun time at camp. The staff is well trained and eager to help the program succeed. Do not hesitate to see the camp director or program director with any questions, concerns, or comments. It s how we learn to improve the Webelos Resident Camp experience. Scouting s Purpose and the Outdoor Program Outdoor activity is the most appealing feature of the Scouting program. Youth are drawn to it because it offers opportunities for fun in hiking, camping, swimming, boating, canoeing and other outdoor activities. Underlying the appeal of fun and adventure in the outdoors are the serious purposes of Scouting. Outdoor activities provide a vehicle for the achievement of Scouting s primary goals. Scouting s outdoor program is tailored to meet the needs and desires of youth and their families. Activities are planned to match the desires and abilities of their age level. For Webelos Scouts, learning through doing, experimenting, and exploring are essential parts of the Scouting program. These are done through the pack a cub joins, and the den they are part of. The simple skills essential to living in a primitive setting are inherent in the Scouting program. The Scout learns to respect and conserve the beauty in their natural surroundings. When disaster strikes, they can cope with it. Scouts use their head, heart and hands when they provide for themselves and others in the outdoors. Learning and using these skills in a den and pack is part of the adventure in Scouting as Webelos progress through the ranks Winnebago Leaders Guide

11 Scout Master and Assistant Scout Master Specific Training Scoutmaster Position-Specific training is the BSA's initial level of training for the leaders of Boy Scout troops. It is designed for Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, and junior assistant Scoutmasters. However, committee members and other adults connected to a Boy Scout troop are welcome to participate as well. The course will provide leaders with the basic information and tools they need to lead successful Boy Scout troops. Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters who complete this course, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, and Youth Protection Training are considered trained for those positions. Program Philosophy The program exists for the Webelos to gain experience and exposure in many outdoor activities. This will prepare them for future adventures in the Boy Scout camping program. The Webelos will get to visit all the program areas on an assigned schedule. Most program areas provide several choices of activities. The Webelos get to choose the activities they want to do. Many activities offer new and fun experiences for the Scouts Theme Please join us for a Superhero Adventure this summer at Webelos Resident Camp. Our theme will be incorporated into activities and events throughout camp Winnebago Leaders Guide 11

12 Program Highlights Archery Instruction in safety, and then shooting, with a bow and arrow. BB Range Safety instruction, then marksmanship practice with target shooting. Sports Try out the various activities held on the sports field, or talk to the field sports instructor to try out other activities. Handicraft We will work on handicraft oriented projects and various activities for Webelos achievement awards. Nature The nature area offers the Scouts outdoors experiences to learn more about the camp world around us. Visiting the nature area will be fun, exciting, and give you the chance to work on requirements and try out your fishing and hiking skills. Outdoor Skills Learn and use basic Scout skills. Be part of the competitions, try new things, and be prepared to have fun. At the Lake On the first day of camp you will be given the opportunity to take a swim classification test. Everyone will be classified as swimmer, beginner, or non-swimmer. Some waterfront activities are limited to swimmers or beginners. Swimming For those hot summer days, spend some time with free swim in our gorgeous Durham Pond. Try the water trampoline, rolling log, and Mager Mountain. Boating Program begins with basic safety and boating instruction. All campers are welcome to come down and try row boating and paddle boating. Webelos and adults who are swimmers are welcome to try canoeing. Campwide Activities Theme related activities to be announced. Colors and Retreat Morning colors will be at the parade field at 7:45 am. From there we will proceed to the dining hall for breakfast. Evening retreat will be at 5:45 pm, and all in camp will assemble at the parade field. A Class A uniform is appropriate for all Webelos and adults. All will be dismissed from retreat to dinner. Campfire On Sunday/Wednesday evening, an opening campfire will be presented by the staff. On Tuesday/Friday night, the closing campfire will be coordinated by the program director, but will be conducted by the Scouts. Please come prepared to camp with an idea for a song, skit, or cheer that fits into our Superheroes theme. Our staff is available to help the scouts develop a fun campfire program. This is a great opportunity for the Webelos to get up in front of everyone, and have a lot of fun. If you need props, feel free to bring them. See the program director before noon on Tuesday/Friday to get your skit on the schedule Winnebago Leaders Guide

13 Sample Daily Schedule A updated detailed schedule will be distributed at camp Day 1 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Arrival/Registration/Medical Check-In 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Orientation Tours/Swim Tests 5:45 pm Retreat at Parade Field (Class A Uniform) 6:00 pm Dinner (Class A Uniform) 6:30 pm Photos 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm Leader s Meeting in Camp Office 6:45 pm Boys at Parade Field for Activities 8:15 pm Gather at Parade Field (Class A Uniform) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Opening Campfire 10:00 pm Taps and Sleeping Day 2 7:45 am Colors at Parade Field 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Activities 12:30 pm Lunch at Dining Hall, Siesta in Campsite 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Activities 5:45 pm Retreat at Parade Field (Class A Uniform) 6:00 pm Dinner (Class A Uniform) 7:00 pm Camp Wide Event 10:00 pm Taps and Sleeping Day 3 7:45 am Colors at Parade Field 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Activities 12:30 pm Lunch at Dining Hall, Siesta in Campsite 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Activities 5:45 pm Retreat at Parade Field (Class A Uniform) 6:00 pm Dinner (Class A Uniform) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Closing Campfire 10:00 pm Taps and Sleeping Day 4 7:45 am Colors at Parade Field 8:00 am Breakfast in Dining Hall 8:30 am-10:00 am Clean Up/Check Out Webelos Attending Both Sessions Webelos attending both sessions have the option of going home on Wednesday morning and returning in time for the evening retreat. Or they can stay at camp and participate in special activities just for the Webelos attending both sessions. On Thursday and Friday, you will get to revisit the various program areas. You can elect to participate in some of your favorite activities from the first session, or select from other choices offered at each program area Winnebago Leaders Guide 13

14 Other Information Arrival and Departure Webelos and adults should check-in between 12:30 and 1:00 pm in the parking lot. Our cheerful staff will be there to greet you. At check-in on Sunday or Wednesday, all gear will be transported from the parking lot to your campsite by camp vehicles. Please arrive with swimsuits on under your clothes. Everyone should bring a small bag with towel, t-shirt, and socks so they can dry off after the swim test. The first meal will be dinner, so please eat lunch before arriving, or bring a bagged lunch. Please be sure to have all paperwork ready. It is helpful for packs to have a coordinator collect the forms from all Webelos and adults in the pack. This will simplify and expedite check-in. Forms are available on the Webelos Resident Confirmation Packet web page. BSA Annual Health and Medical Record - Required for all Scouts and adults - Parts A, B and C must be completed and signed if you are staying for both sessions. If you are staying for just one session, you only need to complete parts A & B. Please bring photocopies and keep the originals. Three Strikes Rule Parent must review and sign. Youth Protection Training Current Youth Protection training certificate for all adults staying overnight at camp. Picture Fees - $10.00 per 8x10 unit photo (optional) Special Needs - Please inform us of any Webelos or adult with special needs and let us know the specifics. i.e. physical, medical, dietary, food allergies, etc. Special requests and needs should be submitted as soon as possible so the camp staff can work with you. Feel free to call the camp at any time prior to camp to discuss any special needs. Advance notice makes it much easier for us to meet special needs. Parents and leaders: Please complete check-out procedures and leave by 10:00 am on departure day. Pack Photos A great souvenir of a fabulous fun week in camp is a pack photograph. There will be a professional photographer in camp to take a picture of your pack or group. The cost is $10.00 per photograph paid at check-in. Please bring any pack/den flags or other items you wish to be in your photograph to dinner with you on Sunday or Wednesday evening. Parent / Leader s Meeting There will be a Parent / Leader s meeting on Sunday and Wednesday evenings. At least one parent or leader from each campsite should attend. In addition, the camp director and program director will always be available to talk with you about any questions or concerns. Uniforms The official Webelos (class A ) field uniform (blue shorts, blue shirt, and neckerchief, or green shorts and khaki shirt with neckerchief) is expected for retreat and dinner each evening. Adult leaders should be in uniform too. If a Scout or adult does not own a complete uniform, you are not expected to purchase one just for camp. On Monday and Thursday evening, after dinner, costumes appropriate to the theme may be worn to activities. During the day, the camp t shirt or another Scout t-shirt and shorts or pants should be worn to all activities. Plain or other appropriate T-shirts are also acceptable. Sneakers or closed toe shoes (not sandals) must be worn at all times. An experience at camp with sore feet is not a positive experience Winnebago Leaders Guide

15 Buddy System The buddy system is an important requirement for the safety of our Scouts and leaders while at camp. The Patriots Path Council requires the use of the buddy system throughout camp at all times. Please emphasize to your Scouts the importance of always traveling with a buddy and to remain in sight of your buddy at all times. If you do not have a buddy, you can often find a Scout from another pack that is heading in the same direction. This is a great way of finding a new buddy. Please remember the no one-on-one adult to Scout contact requirement when pairing up with buddies. Wristbands All campers (Scouts and leaders) are required to wear a camp issued wristband while in camp. One wristband is provided to each person upon check-in. Replacements are available for a nominal fee. Wristbands are required for dining hall meals. This will ensure that all Scouts and leaders have checked in with the camp office. Any camper or leader who is not wearing a wristband will be directed to report to the office to check-in or receive a replacement wristband. Administration Building / Camp Office The camp office is staffed from 7:00 am until midnight. If you need assistance outside of those hours, emergency contact information is posted on the office door. Health Lodge Our health officer is available 24 hours a day for emergencies. The health officer has early morning office hours at the health lodge. They will be available at the dining hall during meal times to administer medications. They will be available at either the health lodge or the camp office to administer evening medications. Location will be posted on the door of both buildings. In an emergency please contact the camp office during normal office hours. After hours, knock loudly on the door of the health lodge. Showers, Bathrooms and Laundry Two shower houses with individual stalls are available at camp. The main shower house is located between the Kiwanis and Little Mahee cabins across from the Ecology lodge. The other showers are located in the new dining hall addition, facing the main camp road. Flush toilets are available in the dining hall addition. These bathrooms all have several stalls and electric hand dryers. There are also two toilets in the trading post building, accessible from the outside of the building. We have one coin operated washer and one dryer located at the main shower house. Please obtain a key to the laundry room from the camp office. Please help keep these facilities clean for all campers. Spending Money It is suggested that Scouts bring spending money to camp. Packs and dens may wish to operate a "bank" to hold money for Scouts while at camp. Only small bills 1s, 5s & 10s should be brought to camp, as the trading post cannot easily make change for larger bills. All personal items and spending money should be kept in a secure camp box while at camp. Trading Post The trading post operates as a service to the camp community. Items that can be found in the trading post include handicraft kits, official BSA uniform parts, snacks, soft drinks, ice cream, stamps, and other Scouting literature, T-shirts, souvenirs, and various items from the BSA Supply Catalog. The hours of operation will be posted at the trading post Winnebago Leaders Guide 15

16 Dining Hall Our dining hall serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Be sure to attend the first day orientation for detailed dining hall procedures. Here is a summary: Special Dietary Needs If you have any campers with food allergies, or special dietary needs, please contact the Winnebago food services manager ( ) at least two weeks prior to arrival. This is important even if you have discussed this with the council. We apologize for any redundancy, but we want to do our best to provide a great dining experience for all of our guests. Tables and Waiters Each pack/campsite will be assigned one or more tables in the dining hall based on the number of campers and adults. Space will also be allocated for one or more staff members. The pack number/campsite and number of staff will be printed on a card on each table. Meals are served family style. Each table is responsible for providing one waiter at each meal. Waiters should arrive 15 minutes before mealtime to set the tables. The waiters will be directed by the dining hall steward on when they should pick up food from the kitchen and return the leftovers. The waiters are the only youth who should be getting up during meals. Waiters will need to remain for approximately 15 minutes after the meal. Salad Bar and More Tables in the center of the dining hall have additional items at every meal. At lunch and dinner we always have a salad bar. At all meals, we have extra food items from the current meal or perhaps leftovers from a previous meal. For the safety of all, only adults are allowed to visit the center table. Adults may take food for anyone at their table to enjoy. Parent/Leader Lounge The Leader s Lounge is located in the rear of the camp office and open to all adult leaders. Please help us keep it clean and neat. The following will be available: Coffee Tea Snacks Internet Access Electric outlets (for charging your electronic equipment) Visitors Webelos Resident Camp does not offer a specific visitors program. Parents are invited to attend camp with their Scout, for one or both sessions. Parents not staying for a full session, are not encouraged to visit during camp. Visitors can sometimes contribute to homesickness, and take away from program time. If a parent still wants to visit their Scout during camp, please check with your pack leaders before coming to camp. When you arrive at camp, park in the main lot and walk to the camp office to check in, and receive a wristband which must be worn while at camp. Please check out at the office before departing camp Winnebago Leaders Guide

17 Mailing Address Webelos love to get mail while they are in camp. They like to know their families are thinking of them while they are away. For anyone who wishes to send mail to camp (before posting mail, please consider that the Scout will be in camp for a short duration and mail service generally takes two days to arrive at camp) the mail can be addressed as follows: Webelos Name, Pack XXXX Winnebago Scout Reservation, WRC 102 Timberbrook Road Rockaway, New Jersey Inside the camp office there is a mailbox for each campsite. Scouts and adults who receive mail will have the items placed in their respective mailboxes when it arrives. Please check your mailbox daily for mail and/or messages. Wi-Fi and Cell Phones Free Wi-Fi is available near most of the main buildings at camp. Cell phone service is also available throughout camp. We strongly discourage electronics for youth. Adults are welcome to bring phones and Wi-Fi enabled devices. Please be discrete in your usage. Emergency Calls In case of an emergency, the Winnebago Scout Reservation telephone number is A message will be taken and delivered to the individual concerned as quickly as possible. Do not expect to talk to the person immediately. Lost and Found Patriots Path Council camps will hold items in camp while it is in session, with the exception of food/perishables, which will be destroyed immediately. Articles may be retrieved by claiming the item in person at the applicable camp during the camping season. After camp is over, the items will be dispensed in an appropriate manner. Patriots Path Council is not responsible for anything left or forgotten at camp Winnebago Leaders Guide 17

18 Health and Safety Information Guide to Safe Scouting BSA s Guide to Safe Scouting is to prepare members of the Boy Scouts of America to conduct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner. The policies and guidelines have been established because of the real need to protect members from known hazards that have been identified through 100 years of experience. All participants in official Scouting activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Boy Scouts of America policies and guidelines. The guide provides an overview of Scouting policies and procedures rather than comprehensive, standalone documentation. For some items, the policy statements are complete. Unit leaders are expected to review the additional reference material cited prior to conducting such activities. Patriots Path Council camps follow policies and procedures in the guide, so please use it as your primary reference source. You can find it online at The remainder of this section of the leader s guide is to remind you of some key information and to specify any local policies that may supersede or supplement information in the national publication. Annual Health and Medical Record The BSA Annual Health and Medical Record, must be completed, and kept with the camp health officer while Scouts and adults are in camp. This is required for all Scouts and adults. Forms are good for one year. See the Forms/Information page of the camp web site for a current copy of the form. Make sure parents have a copy of this form well in advance of camp. Please keep the original and submit copies. Each unit is encouraged to keep a copy of each form in their campsite. Medication Administration (prescription and over-the-counter) Policies All medication(s) currently being taken must be noted on part B of the Annual Health and Medical Record. The medications section in Part A should be filled out at the time of the annual medical evaluation. Medications must be kept in the original (pharmacy or over the counter) container. Medications are administered by the health officer as directed by the label. The BSA routine drug administration record will be completely filled out by the health officer during check-in. Each Scout will be observed to ensure that the medication is being taken. If a Scout fails to take the medication, camp staff will notify the unit leader and camp director, who will then notify the parents or guardians immediately. Administration The health officer will bring medications to the dining hall for Scouts that take medications at meal times. At other times, the health officer and the medications will be at the health lodge or at the administration building/camp office. Locations will be posted on the door of both buildings and announcements will be made in the dining hall Winnebago Leaders Guide

19 Youth Protection Policy The Patriots Path Council and the Boy Scouts of America believe protecting the safety of children is a critical priority. In order to achieve this goal, all adults staying overnight at any Patriots Path Council summer camp program must have proof of current Youth Protection training. If you are not currently Youth Protection trained, visit to take a free online course. Certificates are valid for two years. Emergency Alerts Winnebago has an emergency alert system (horn, siren) in place to notify campers of an emergency. When an alert is sounded, the entire camp should proceed to the dining hall, where we will conduct a head-count. Once your pack or group is assembled and present, check in with the director/designee. Further directions will be given at that time. We may have to initiate the emergency plan for a variety of situations including:, fire, thunderstorms, earthquakes, tornadoes/high winds, or a lost camper. Leaving Camp Scouts are under the supervision of their unit leaders. Should a camper need to leave camp (family obligations, sports, etc.) they will be released to a parent/guardian, or other adult authorized in writing by the parent/guardian. The Patriots Path Council will not release a Scout to an unauthorized adult. A sign-out/sign-in log is kept in the camp office and must be used by all adults or Scouts entering or leaving camp outside of the normal arrival or departure schedule. Swim Classification Test All campers, youth and adults, who desire to participate in aquatic activities (swimming, boating, etc.), must take a swim classification test at Winnebago Scout Reservation to determine their swimming ability. A buddy tag will be issued to indicate the appropriate classification. The classifications are as follows: Swimmer Blue tag The Scout has successfully completed the swimmers test: Jump feetfirst into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating. Beginner Red tag The Scout has successfully completed the beginner s test: Jump feetfirst into water over the head in depth, level off, and swim 25 feet on the surface. Stop, turn sharply, resume swimming and return to the starting place. Non-Swimmer/Learner Anyone who has not completed either the beginner or swimmer tests is classified as a non-swimmer. Scouts and adults may re-take the swim classification test after they have received instruction Winnebago Leaders Guide 19

20 Footwear Close toed shoes must be worn at all times at camp. We do not permit open toed shoes, sandals, etc. outside the waterfront and camp shower areas. Animals Animal Bites/Insect Bites Immediately notify the health officer. Bears Bears have been a part of the woods surrounding our camps for thousands of years. They feed off wild berries and fruits as part of the ecological process and help scavenge edible refuse from the area. Our camp and tent sites are a part of the bear s natural habitat. Bears will generally avoid contact with humans, but have the need to eat, like all living things. Please Keep a clean campsite and no food in campsites and no food or smellables in tents or lean tos. Keep these items stowed away in a safe place. A bear information page is posted in each campsite. Please read it and discuss with your Scouts. If you encounter a bear, remain calm and do not run. Make sure the bear has an escape route. Avoid direct eye contact, back up slowly and speak with a low, assertive voice. Notify a staff member. Bats Bats are inherent at any camp. At no time is anyone to ever touch a bat. If you come in contact or even suspect contact with a bat, see the health officer and/or camp director immediately. Every bat is considered to be rabid. So if anyone comes into contact with a bat and it isn t captured, the person will go for rabies shots!!! Please take this concern seriously. Tick Treatment The health officer should perform all tick removals at camp Winnebago Leaders Guide

21 Camp Policies Patriots Path Council Camping Policies The complete Patriots Path Council Camping Policies document can be found on our website at The remainder of this section of the leader s guide highlights some key information and policies that pertain to summer camp. Refund Policy Individuals or groups that cancel a program reservation 30 days prior to the event date will receive a refund of fees paid less an administrative charge of 15% of the total paid. No refund will be made after the 30-day cancellation deadline. All cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing and sent to the council service center, attn: Camping Services. This policy is strictly enforced no exceptions. Site deposits are non refundable. Accountability/Unauthorized Person in Camp If you see anyone who appears to be an unauthorized person, or anyone without a wristband, please notify a staff member immediately. Camp Facilities Policies There is a $50 per hour maintenance repair fee for malicious damage to camp facilities or equipment. There is only one (1) campfire (must use fire ring) per site, if allowed by camp ranger. Please be environmentally conscious and pick up any trash you find in camp. Be aware of ticks, bees, bats and bears. Notify camp staff members of any strange acting nocturnal animals. Keep shower houses and bathrooms clean. Leave No Trace "Leave No Trace" is a nationally recognized outdoor skills and ethics education program. The Boy Scouts of America is committed to this program. The principles of Leave No Trace are not rules; they are guidelines to follow at all times. The Leave No Trace principles might not seem important at first glance, but their value is apparent when considering the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. One poorly located campsite or campfire is of little significance, but thousands of such instances seriously degrade the outdoor experience for all. Leaving no trace is everyone's responsibility. Pets in Camp The Boy Scouts of America does not permit pets at camp. Please leave them at home with a caregiver. Individuals bringing pets will be asked to remove them from camp property. Private and Off Limits Areas Some of our buildings and camp areas are off limits to Scouts and leaders. Please respect the privacy of our staff and avoid their living quarters. Please do not enter any program areas without staff present. Off limits areas include: Behind the rifle, shotgun and archery ranges Ranger s residence Staff living quarters Camp Marcella just west of camp 2018 Winnebago Leaders Guide 21

22 Prohibited Items BSA or Patriots Path Council policies prohibit the following in camp: Motorcycles Personal Climbing Equipment (Exceptions: Generators climbing shoes, gloves). Pets Tobacco - use of tobacco products is prohibited Fireworks in view of Scouts. Firearms Alcohol - the Boy Scouts of America prohibits Bows and arrows the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled Chain saws substances at encampments or activities on Sheath knives property owned and operated by the Boy Hunting Scouts of America, or at any activity involving Gambling the participation of youth members. This SCUBA tanks and wetsuits (snorkeling includes offsite locations before or during the equipment may only be used during Snorkeling activity. BSA instruction). Heaters Kerosene, electric and propane heaters are prohibited in our camps. Violators of this policy may be asked to leave the property and may be subject to criminal prosecution. Vehicle Policy All our camps are designed for rustic camping. The campsites are in the woods and are a 5 to 10 minute walk from the parking lot. They are designed with Scout camping methods in mind; therefore, the following vehicle policies are established for camping at all our camps. Park in the parking lot only. The posted speed limit in camps, parking lots, council properties, etc. is 15 mph. Please observe the posted speed limit in camp. No vehicles are allowed in restricted areas. Please keep them in designated parking lots. There will be no unauthorized vehicles on camp roads. Camp vehicles, and those personal vehicles authorized by the camp director, will transport gear to the campsites both at the beginning and the end of the camping period. All pick-up and drop off of Scouts and their equipment will be made from the parking lot. Do not drive vehicles past barriers. A temporary waiver of the no personal vehicles policy may be considered for health or other reasons, at the discretion of the camp director. Trailers will be allowed to be towed to sites and left there during unit stay. They will be allowed to be retrieved at the end of the week. The camp director will notify unit leader of any infraction of the vehicle policy. Parking The parking lot at camp is too small for all Scouts and their parents to arrive separately. Please help us by carpooling when transporting participants and equipment to and from camp. This benefits both your experience and the environment. All vehicles must remain in the parking lot while at camp. Woods Tools Use Scouts will not cut or mar trees, buildings, or any other camp equipment with any sharpened tool. Proper use of knife, axe, and saw must be demonstrated at all times - used unwisely, they become dangerous. There is no need for nonfolding sheath knives in camp. Please leave them at home Winnebago Leaders Guide

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